IEC 62640:2011
Residual current devices with or without overcurrent protection for socket-outlets for household and similar use

Standard No.

IEC 62640:2011

Release Date

2011

Published By

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

Status

Be replaced 2015-05

Replace By

IEC 62640:2015

Latest

IEC 62640:2011/AMD1:2015

Scope

This International Standard applies to residual current-operated devices (RCD) incorporated in, or specifically intended for use with two pole socket-outlets, with or without earthing contact for household and similar uses (SRCD: socket-outlet residual current devices). SRCDs, according to this standard, are intended to be used in single phase systems such as phase to neutral or phase to phase or phase to earthed middle conductor. SRCDs are only intended to provide additional protection downstream of the SRCD. SRCDs are intended for use in circuits where the fault protection (indirect contact protection) is already assured upstream of the SRCD.

IEC 62640:2011 history

• 2015 IEC 62640:2011/AMD1:2015 Residual current devices with or without overcurrent protection for socket-outlets for household and similar uses
• 2015 IEC 62640:2015 Dispositifs à courant différentiel résiduel avec ou sans protection contre les surintensités pour les socles de prises de courant destinés à des installations domestiques et analogues (Edition 1.1; Consolidated Reprint)
• 2011 IEC 62640:2011 Residual current devices with or without overcurrent protection for socket-outlets for household and similar use